Meridian Mustangs (Sanford, MI) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Bad Axe Hatchets (Bad Axe, MI), 73-44 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Meridian upgrades its record to 18-4 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Tournament Opponent (, ) to play the in a non-league bout on Monday, February 26. The come into the bout with a record of 84-300. Tournament Opponent lost 50-49 in their recent non-league bout against Grace Baptist Academy (Ocean Springs, MS)

Next up, the Hatchets play the Tournament Team (, ) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 26. Bad Axe will attempt to upgrade on its 6-16 season record. The come into the bout with a 6-23 record after their 68-61 non-league win over Northside Lions (Indianapolis, IN).